y plumber - read lharris8's sediment situation in a non-aerated pond after only 16 yrs which is why it is a good idea to aerate. Proper aeration with adequate turnover rates minimizes muck accumulation depening on amount of input materials. Bottom aeration keeps all the pond ecosystem processes as good as they can be based on the conditions of the pond. Other management methods can help minimize muck accumulation for ponds with high inputs of organic materials.
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